I consider myself a beginner even though I have been trying to quilt for almost 5 years now. I hand quilt, afraid to machine quilt, but do machine piece, love applique, trying Hawiian quilting, EPP, want to do wholecloth quilting - really only completed 3 big (throws) quilts during this time and a few wall hangings (which in my opinion turned out bad, but the people loved them). I am getting better at it. I don't know which category I would fall into. I am not on the computer during the weekend (as of yet, anyway), but would like to buddy with someone that we can talk things over - I don't think I would be a good candidate to teach someone as I am still not confident enough with my own skills. dphleps - thank you for all the work you are doing on this . :thumbup: I just love this place.